YUNG WING - 1854. Distinguished as the first Chinese-born stu...

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YUNG WING - 1854.

Distinguished as the first Chinese-born student to earn a degree
in America, Yung Wing completed his studies at Yale in 1854.
After graduation, he returned to the Far East only to flee back to
the West toward the end of the century. His teachings and
advances in education in New England (especially in language) are
considered hallmark achievements. This offered single-sheet
(6 1/2" x 7 1/4") was evidently provided for one of his
admirers. It is especially noteworthy because he scribed it
the year he graduated. In Chinese characters (and then
translated to English) he's advised "A great man never loses the
heart he had when a child - Truth & Simplicity. Yours truly
Yung Wing Yale College Aug. 3rd 1854." The signature and
script are 9-10 throughout, and the medium is about EX+ with very
minor evidence on the reverse of album mount.

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